Faculty and Staff

The Patterson School of Accountancy faculty and staff are essential for fostering academic excellence, supporting student success, and advancing impactful research in the field of accounting.

Female Teacher talking with accounting students

It is our vision to be one of the leading institutions in accountancy education in the nation. We are proud of what the Patterson School continues to be able to accomplish thanks to high-achieving students, dedicated and supportive alumni and friends, and an extremely talented faculty who work together toward our common goal and vision of having one of the nation’s top accounting programs.

Mark Wilder

Dean, Patterson School of Accountancy

Building Tomorrow’s Accounting Professionals

The Patterson School of Accountancy equips students with a robust education, combining essential theory and practical skills to prepare them for careers in finance, government, industry, nonprofits, and public practice. With professional courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, our programs lay the foundation for success and growth across a broad spectrum of accounting fields, emphasizing the creation and management of reliable financial information.

Faculty

Our faculty are dedicated to advancing accounting knowledge through impactful research, innovative teaching, and professional mentorship.
Wallace Wilder

Wallace Wilder

  • Dean and KPMG Chair of Accountancy
Whitney Barton

Whitney Barton

  • Instructor in Accountancy
Kendall Bowlin

Kendall Bowlin

  • Associate Professor and Ed Krei Chair of Accountancy
Sara Burney

Sara Burney

  • Lecturer in Accountancy
Brett Cantrell

Brett Cantrell

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
Christine Cheng

Christine Cheng

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Victoria Dickinson

Victoria Dickinson

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
LaToya Flint

LaToya Flint

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Jonathan Gay

Jonathan Gay

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Jeremy Griffin

Jeremy Griffin

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
Millie Hutton

Millie Hutton

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Mary Katherine Jones

Mary Katherine Jones

  • Instructor in Accountancy
Melanie Millar

Melanie Millar

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Dave Nichols

Dave Nichols

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy and Horne, Llp Lecturer
Christine Nielson

Christine Nielson

  • Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Brett Patterson

Brett Patterson

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Rachna Prakash

Rachna Prakash

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
William Rhodes

William Rhodes

  • Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus of Accountancy
J Shaw

J Shaw

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
Josh Simer

Josh Simer

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Ashley Stewart

Ashley Stewart

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Morris Stocks

Morris Stocks

  • Professor and Don Jones Chair of Accountancy
Karl Wang

Karl Wang

  • Associate Professor of Accountancy
Zach Webb

Zach Webb

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Mitchell Wenger

Mitchell Wenger

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Accountancy

Staff

Our staff provide essential support and guidance to ensure students and faculty have the resources they need to succeed.
Robert Bradford

Robert Bradford

  • Network Administrator
Kaitlin Childress

Kaitlin Childress

  • Associate Director of Development
Nicole Ethridge

Nicole Ethridge

  • Coordinator of Communications/Student Recruitment
Kaci Farr

Kaci Farr

  • Academic Counselor
Stephanie Marks

Stephanie Marks

  • Academic Counselor
Jennifer McClure

Jennifer McClure

  • Director of Masters Programs Accountancy
Jason McCormick

Jason McCormick

  • Managing Director of Development
Michelle Morris

Michelle Morris

  • Operations Coordinator
Marina Phelps

Marina Phelps

  • Operations Manager
Erin Ridout

Erin Ridout

  • Assistant to the Dean - Academic Support

Ph.D. Students

Our Ph.D. students engage in advanced research, contribute to academic knowledge, and develop expertise in accounting theory and practice.
Tara Baggett

Tara Baggett

  • Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Erika Devore

Erika Devore

  • Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Derek Henrichs

Derek Henrichs

  • Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Andrew McIlwain

Andrew McIlwain

  • Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Matt Oakes

Matt Oakes

  • Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Abigail Sides

Abigail Sides

  • Ph.D. Student in Accountancy
Abigail Tew

Abigail Tew

  • Ph.D. Student in Accountancy